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3481831 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley, Bernaert van (c.1492-1541) (circle of); 366x422 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woven in wools and silks, depicting the Month of December from The Medallion Months, with the blood-letting of a boar by a butcher, his helper and a woman, to the left two boys with a torch next to a maid speaking to her master and mistress, to the right a group standing around a fire, the scene is surmounted by the personification of December inscribed FOLUS, surrounded by wind-blowing putti, the sky with clouds and snow, various buildings in the background, in a circular frame with winged putti-faces and centred by a medallion with a ram inscribed below DECEMBRE, to the top left corner the personification of the North Wind with his bellows inscribed AQUILON, to right top corner the figure of a bearded man, the lower right corner shows a wood with an owl and various other birds, the lower left corner depicts a man and woman catching birds in a bag and cage, the border with ribbon-tied garlands of flowers and fruits, the corners with a foliated mask with ram-horns, a lion and two snails, restorations to light silks and brown wools
the cartoons were almost certainly drawn by an artist from the circle of Bernard van Orley); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22728080
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This print showcases a Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the enchanting month of December. Created by Bernaert van Orley and his circle around 1525, this magnificent artwork measures an impressive 366x422 cm and is currently held in a private collection. Woven with meticulous detail using wool and silk, the tapestry portrays various scenes that symbolize the essence of December. In the center, we witness a butcher and his helper engaged in the blood-letting of a boar, accompanied by a woman. To their left, two boys hold torches while conversing with their maid and her master and mistress. On the right side, a group gathers around a warming fire. Above these scenes stands the personification of December inscribed as FOLUS, surrounded by playful putti blowing winds amidst clouds and snowfall. The background features intricate buildings adding depth to this winter tableau. The corners are adorned with foliated masks featuring ram-horns, lions, snails, and garlands of ribbon-tied flowers and fruits. Notably restored over time due to light silks and brown wools; however, its grandeur remains intact. It is believed that an artist from Bernard van Orley's circle drew these remarkable cartoons for weaving this masterpiece. This stunning photograph captured by Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate every intricate detail within this Flemish artwork that beautifully captures the spirit of December through its rich symbolism.
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